entocyst

Example:The entocyst formation process in snails can produce a parasite that infects other species.

Definition:The process by which an entocyst is formed within the body of an invertebrate.

Example:Scientists are studying entocyst development to better understand the lifecycle of parasitic organisms.

Definition:The stage of development within an entocyst before it evolves into a free-living or parasitic form.

Example:The entocyst sporangia are critical for the survival and dissemination of the parasite.

Definition:A specialized structure within an entocyst that produces and encases spores.

Example:Identifying the entocyst host is crucial for controlling the spread of parasitic diseases.

Definition:The organism within which an entocyst forms and contains the developing parasite.